I ran some experiments with NinjaTrader over the weekend. This is how you can install it:
1) create a new XP bottle
2) install .NET 3.5 into it. Without this installed, the NinjaTrader installer won't run - and won't give a meaningful error message either.
3) install .NET 3.5 SP1 into it. Without this installed, NinjaTrader won't run.
4) install NinjaTrader 7 using the free installer found here: http://ninjatrader.com/download-registration.php
5) create a shortcut to c:\Program Files\NinjaTrader 7\bin\ninjatrader.exe. The shortcuts created by the installer in the start menu and on the desktop won't work.
I played a bit around and I can confirm that:
- the app starts and shows the control center
- can connect to Kinetick and download EOD data
- can open chart window
- can add indicators to chart window